Top 20 Iconic Celebrity Power Couples

When these two first got involved, they weren’t exactly a recipe for success. The NBA star, who is roughly 10 years younger than Union, was recently separated, and the actress was also fresh out of a breakup. Now, the unlikely duo has a decade of marriage under their belt. Both successful in their own right, they’ve built a family all while continuing their individual careers. Together, they prioritize philanthropy and have even collaborated on a children’s book. Plus, there’s no denying they look great together, and they’ll always welcome the chance to stunt on a red carpet.

This match is a testament to a whirlwind romance gone right. Two years to the day after their very first public appearance, the happy husband and wife welcomed their first child together. Acting as a real life example of “when you know you know,” the parents of four celebrated eight years of marriage in July 2024. Not only do they work together as co-owners of a production company, among other things, but they’re also each other’s biggest supporters. Whether it’s their awards or their humanitarian work, there’s a lot to admire about them. Talented, generous, and decorated, the Wilsons are both well-loved and well-rounded.

These two wildly successful musicians are basically the royal couple of country music. Snagging many shared and solo Grammys to Academy of Country Music awards alike, they’re a highly decorated and respected industry duo. Plus, they even met at a Nashville event, dated on a tour, and got engaged at a country music festival. While the match seems obvious, it wasn’t always easy, as McGraw shared that Hill was hesitant to pursue a fellow singer. Now, they’ve found their happily ever after together, and the duo has gone on three headlining tours, raised three daughters, and been married for more than two decades.

Like so many of our favorite celebrity couples, Gosling and Mendes first met on a movie set. After playing opposite each other in “The Place Beyond the Pines,” rumors swirled that they were romantically involved off screen. However, they kept their relationship under wraps. To this day, they still keep their personal lives extremely private, but every once and a while they take the time to gush about their children or each other. After more than a decade together, their love is obvious in the ways they continually support one another’s successes.

Did you know that John Krasinski has been an Emily Blunt fan for a very long time? In fact, the actor claims that before they met, he had seen “The Devil Wears Prada” more than 70 times. Years later, he continues to sing her praises as a wife, mother, and actress. Plus, their work on the enormously successful “A Quiet Place” franchise has made it clear that they’re just as good as creative collaborators as they are as spouses. The duo has been married since 2010 and have two daughters, and it’s obvious how much they love them and each other. They’re an adorable — and unstoppable — family.

One fateful day, Rodriguez arrived to clock in for work at a Madrid Gucci store, presumably thinking the day would be just like any other. She never could have imagined her meet cute with Ronaldo, who not long after, would pick her up from that same job in a Bugatti. The couple has been together ever since, and they’ve stood by each other’s sides through the highs and lows. Though falling for one of the world’s most famous athletes probably turned her life upside down, Rodríguez has found her home and happiness in the family they share together.

It’s rare to find a Hollywood couple that has lasted a decade, let alone over four, but Hawn and Russell are a happy exception. Believe it or not, when they got to know each other, they’d apparently both sworn off of pursuing actors entirely. Yet, ever since falling in love on an ‘80s film set, they’ve built a happy life together. They’ve raised a family, continued to co-star in movies, and are enjoying their time as grandparents. Today, their incredible legacies are notably honored with neighboring stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Though they met a bit later in life, the story of Urban and Kidman’s relationship has all the whimsy and passion of young love. They’re both Aussies, but they actually fell in love in New York City, before tying the knot in 2006. Nearly two decades later, they continue to sing each other's praises, sometimes quite literally. As moguls in their respective industries, they share the unique ability to be both muses and support systems. Whether they’re raising their kids or gracing the Met Gala carpet, it’s obvious just how much this iconic couple cares for each other.

They had undeniable chemistry in the 1985 film “The Volunteers,” and the rest was history for Hanks and Wilson. As a tried and true movie star couple, their wide-ranging resume includes acting as love interests, producing hit romantic comedies, and even playing on-screen siblings. In 2024, the iconic couple celebrated 36 years of marriage. They’ve been by each other's sides at events and carpets for decades, and they’re still stunning at premieres and other shindigs today. When they’re not celebrating their professional successes, you can notably find the pair cooking up mac and cheese for their granddaughters.

A friend brought the brilliant human rights lawyer into the decorated actor’s life, and thankfully, Amal and George hit it off immediately. From 2013 to 2014, they went from emailing to dating to getting married, all while traveling the world. However, these two are much more than a jet-setting pair of pretty faces. They’re also known for their humanitarian efforts. Indeed, they notably worked to create the Clooney Foundation for Justice, and their impact has been honored and awarded on several occasions. In 2017, the birth of their twins became another dream they realized together, and the loving couple continues to work and stun side by side.

About one year after an adorably awkward meet-cute at the 2016 Olympics, the WNBA player and US soccer star announced they were a couple. Not only are they both decorated athletes, but Bird and Rapinoe are also known for their advocacy for women's sports and the queer community. Beyond their athletic prowess, they’ve also launched a production company to highlight changemakers. In 2020, they told the world they were engaged, and have since started navigating retirement from their respective sports together. No matter the circumstance, these women have always been each other’s biggest fans — both on and off the court and field.

Long before the world knew them as a couple, these two were good friends for years. Though there was definitely some foreshadowing early on, their chemistry felt too good to be true. Then in 2020, the internet went wild when dating rumors resurfaced. Soon, they were calling each other “the one,” and the dynamic duo went on to become a family of four. Not only are they music industry icons, but they’re also one of the best dressed couples on the scene. Rihanna shared that the real secret to their success is in the simple things. At the end of the day, they’re really just very talented “best friends with [babies].”

When this couple first met at a dinner party in 1993, Elton John was enamored with the accomplished advertising executive. After the music legend proposed in 2005, they began a Civil Partnership before legally getting hitched in 2014. John and Furnish work closely together through both their production company and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. They’ve also been awarded for their advocacy, charity, and impact. Recently, the singer announced that after his final tour, he’d be stepping back from the spotlight in order to spend more time with his beloved husband and their two sons.

When the Amazon founder and former media reporter first started dating, they seemingly bonded over a love for helicopters. Not only does Sanchez have her own production/aerial movie company, but she’s also been an aerial filming consultant for high profile films. Together, the duo has also been vocal about their love of space exploration and desire to combat climate change. Dating one of the world’s richest people definitely has its extravagant side, but Sánchez has also talked about how she loves Bezos’ “goofy” side. Five years later, the two are happily engaged and continually seen vacationing with their blended families.

Posh and Becks are a living testament of love at first sight. From David watching the Spice Girls on a hotel TV to their first meeting at a match, this duo was always meant to be. The girl group star and the famous soccer player were the dream pop culture pairing of the ‘90s. Through their iconic early aughts styling, Victoria’s fashion brand, and more, the couple has maintained their influence over the years. However, it’s about more than fame or success. Indeed, the pair has always connected over their passion for family. They celebrated 25 years of marriage in 2024, and their four kids have stayed their true heart and soul.

This pair first met in the late ‘80s, with Michelle mentoring the fellow Harvard graduate at work. They promptly hit it off, and went on to tie the knot in 1992. Then, when Barack became a senator, their relationship became more public. Over the years, people haven’t been able to get enough of their romantic story and mutual success. After taking on the presidency, Barack even admitted that many would say his greatest victory was marrying Michelle. Over the years, they’ve both been candid about the realities of a long-term partnership, striking the perfect balance of relatability and inspiration.

Kate and Prince William first got to know each other at St. Andrews University as friends and even roommates. Though their romantic relationship was briefly off and on, they’ve shared that friendship has always been the key to their lasting bond. Since the couple’s spectacular royal nuptials in 2011, they’ve had three kids, become the Prince and Princess of Wales, and celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary. Between their love story and Harry and Meghan’s royal union a few years later, the world can’t help but swoon over these fairytale romances.

These two first met as Green Lantern and Carol Ferris, and while they played love interests on screen, they were both in other relationships at the time. In 2011, rumors of romance between Lively and Reynolds became a reality, and they tied the knot in a private ceremony the following year. The couple went big for their red carpet debut at the 2014 Met, and they’re well-known for their appearances at the iconic gala, as well as their banter and rapport. As parents, they keep their family life – and specifically their kids – out of the public eye, but they’re always game to troll each other online.

These two are as close as it gets to monarchs of the music industry, and their legacy is unmatched. They’ve collaborated on songs, albums, and tours, and even won Grammys together. But before they were a record-breaking music duo, the young artists apparently spent over a year getting to know each other as friends. Since getting married in 2008, they’ve endured some rough patches in the public eye, but they’ve worked together to come back even stronger. In 2012, they welcomed their daughter Blue Ivy, and twins Rumi and Sir later made the Carters a happy family of five.

This unlikely celebrity love story quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. It started when Kelce talked about being denied a chance to meet the pop star at her concert on his podcast. Things privately evolved from there, so you can imagine the frenzy the internet went into when Taylor attended a Chiefs game a few months later. The famous singer and football star duo feel like a rom-com come to life, and the all-American couple are still going strong. It’s hard to believe that in less than a year, Travis went from making friendship bracelets for the Eras Tour crowd to joining Taylor on stage. Swifties just can’t get enough of their sweet romance.